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Just a short update:

I’m sorry this blog has been pretty boring as of late. I feel like I’m in a non-stop run until I hit a wall and just completely collapse from exhaustion. I’ve been battling a bit of fatigue again. I’ve also been swamped with preparations for conference, some new HPS’ers that are understandably feeling a little shell shocked right now, and my magazine goes to press right at conference so I’m trying to get everything done in advance. It’s been crazy!

On the health front I got good news on the kidney tests they sent away. No bizarre organisms or infections not picked up on the standard test. Also, no cancer cells were present.

I do feel like I’m spending my day in the bathroom, but I’ve been drinking so much more water so that might explain part of it. Also, I’ve had the runs the past few days. Today I was in the restroom at work between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm a grand total of 12 times! I feel like I’m trying to get all this stuff done, and I can’t get really stuck into anything because as soon as I get in the “zone” I’ve got to stop. It’s getting a bit annoying. I’m going to try cutting back on the water and see if the back pain returns.

In the meantime, after making a grand federal case out of this kidney issue, now my doctor’s office seems to be in no rush to call me back to tell me what they want to do next. And at this point, that’s just fine with me. I don’t want to go and have more tests done before conference. I don’t have the time. I’d do it if they felt it was a big deal – but if it doesn’t have to be done ASAP, then I’d just assume wait.

To be honest, I think this issue is probably normal for me – just not normal for everyone else.

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